Since the 28th Super Bowl in 1993, the game's mid-term break has changed from the original stereotypical queue performance to a 15-minute miniature concert by the most well-known entertainment artists of the time, known as the "Super Bowl Halftime Show", which is exactly thirty years old. During this period, there are Michael Jackson's groundbreaking performances, and there are also ugly scenes of Justin and Jenny Jackson, which are not meritorious and commented by posterity, and the following are the top ten Super Bowl halftime shows we have selected:
10. Madonna (2012)
Mai Jie wore a gladiator costume on stage and sang her masterpiece "Vogue", and we knew that the scene would definitely be very hi. Then, LMFAO, Spicy Chicken, Shelo Green and M.I.A. and other guests performed their own abilities. The show covered a lot of different styles, personalities and genres, but they blended perfectly to make it exciting and fun. Coupled with Madonna's collaboration with the Southern University Dance Company, it was simply a creative show that hit the hearts of everyone in the audience.
9. "Fruit Sister" Katie Perry (2015)
Fruit Sister brought all her hit songs such as "Firework", "Roar" and so on, evoking our memories of being a student, and the shark doll successfully grabbed the scene after taking the stage. The hip-hop godmother Missy Elliott takes us straight back to childhood memories, and the MV for "Work it" seems to be right in front of us. Then Lenny Kravitz added "I Kissed a Girl" to the show, which couldn't have been better.
8. "Brother Mars" Bruno Mars (2014)
Whether Brother Mars had enough qualifications to appear in the Super Bowl halftime show was questioned. This performance completely dispelled all doubts, showed that he had a full range of performance ability, and also played a pivotal role in his smooth development in the following years.
7. Lady Gaga (2017)
Lady Gaga's acting skills are a big surprise. She spares no effort on stage, set and costumes to try to combine the most creative and considered performances, and condenses the hits "Poker Face", "Just Dance", "Million Reasons", "Bad Romance" into this performance. Lady Gaga's music dominates the young people's playlist, and it's a pleasure to see her become more elegant, mature, and able to better impress audiences ten years later.
6. Beyoncé (2013)
Beyoncé performed most of her hits and even revisited a group with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. As usual, Beyoncé was steady and atmospheric, and he incorporated the Southern University Dance Company into the performance, and she led the performance, leaving people speechless.
5. U2 (2002)
It's a show that revolves around the commemoration of 9/11, and if it goes awry, the consequences can be imagined. U2 performed only three songs, but cleverly harnessed people's emotions and staged an entertaining and respectful performance to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.
4. Dr. Dre, Dog, Mary J. Brigitte, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, 50 cents (2022)
For rap fans, "the best halftime show ever." The show completely hit people in Los Angeles and its surrounding communities. The style and line of the performers let everyone know that this is a Los Angeles-centric show, especially black-centric, which is exactly what people expected (but found nothing) at the Super Bowl in Atlanta a few years ago. Dr. Dre and Doge are old-school, Kendrick Lamar is new, R&B has Brigitte, Eminem detonated with his signature "Lose Yourself", and Dr. Dre and Doge ended with a more classic "The Next Episode". In terms of respecting the spirit of the host city, one impeccable performance after another made this show one of the best midfield shows ever made.
3. Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars (2016)
Coldplay itself has a large number of fans, starting with "Viva la Vida", but when Beyoncé and Martian Brother, who have already appeared in the midfield show in 2013 and 2014, take turns bombarding, who can not love this level of midfield show?
2. Michael Jackson (1993)
It is no exaggeration to say that without MJ's creation in 1993, the Super Bowl halftime show might not have reached the level of attention and height it has today. Jackson was still at the peak of his popularity, and the NFL put him on the halftime show, ushering in a new era of entertaining entertainment stars to perform in the halftime show. His standing still posture on stage not only satisfies the appetite of the audience, but also becomes the most classic scene of the Super Bowl halftime show. He went on to perform well-known titles such as Billie Jean, Black or White, We Are the World and Heal the World.
1. Prince (2007)
Even though Prince didn't have raindrops falling in the sky when he sang "Purple Rain," the show still came out on top. There were great expectations for Prince's performance, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist exceeded expectations and was beyond anyone's reach. Some people didn't even know him before the show, but the show captured a lot of fans, making everyone eager to turn on the CD player and play his music. Prince's halftime show was the best one, like the U.S. national anthem sung by Whitney Houston, which is also recognized as the best.